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Tower Hamlets welcomes the Chinese New Year

It’s a month into 2020 and Chinese New Year celebrations have started in Tower Hamlets. A day of festivities was …

by Mary Litchfield/ January 28, 2020/ Lead Stories, New Year, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLGE19: LIVE: All Lewisham, Hackney, and Tower Hamlets seats held by Labour as Tories win majority

Ten hours after the polls closed, the UK has witnessed the most significant Conservative majority since 1987. With 648 of …

by Eastlondonlines/ December 12, 2019/ ELLection2019/

#ELLGE19 Croydon Central Tory candidate attacked over Dumbledore paedophilia spoof

Mario Creatura, Tory candidate in the marginal seat of Croydon Central, faces scrutiny after he was found to be responsible …

by Eleanor Magill/ December 12, 2019/ Croydon, ELLection2019/

#ELLGE19 – Follow the most important election for decades LIVE with ELL

The United Kingdom goes to the polls in what is one of the most decisive and critical elections for decades …

by Sean Russell/ December 12, 2019/ ELLection2019, Local News/

#ELLGE19: After all the politics, now is the time to hear the voice of the people as they prepare to vote

As the General Election campaign ends, Eastlondonlines took to the streets  to ask local people about the campaign and whether …

by Eleanor Magill/ December 11, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lead Stories/

#ELLGE19: Accusations of ‘corruption and hypocrisy’ at Bethnal Green and Bow hustings

A stinging attack on Tower Hamlets Labour and by extension, their candidate for Bethnal Green and Bow Rushanara Ali has …

by Alex Mistlin/ December 10, 2019/ ELLection2019, News, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLGE19 Councillor Joe Dromey – “Politicians are failing young people”

Councillor Joe Dromey has been on the campaign trail over the past few weeks, urging his young constituency to make their voices …

by Daisy Lester/ December 10, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lewisham/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Poplar and Limehouse – ‘I’m voting Labour – never Tory in Tower Hamlets’

Bookended as it is by the imposing skyscrapers of the Canary Wharf financial district on one side and the beautiful …

by Tom Mcghie/ December 9, 2019/ ELLection2019, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Lewisham Deptford: ‘Tories getting in would be a disaster’

Home to many forward thinking, left wing, creative types, Lewisham Deptford is set to remain a Labour stronghold this election. …

by Charles Woodham/ December 9, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lewisham, Local News, Politics/

#ELLGE19: Croydon South – ‘Forget about Mr Corbyn, no one wants to know about him anyway’

Croydon South has been a Conservative stronghold since its creation in 1974, yet it’s a place of contrasting parts, its …

by Harry Thompson/ December 6, 2019/ ELLection2019/

Cronx Boutique brings Christmas cracker of gifts to Croydon

In a gloriously made-over shipping container huddled in frosty East Croydon, Cronx Boutique have opened their first pop-up shop to satisfy …

by Evie Breese/ December 6, 2019/ Christmas, Croydon/

#ELLGE19: Candidates clash at Croydon Central hustings

Debates over Brexit and the Conservative’s record in Government provoked tense and angry exchanges at a lively hustings in Croydon …

by Dominic Webb/ December 5, 2019/ Croydon, ELLection2019, Politics/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Croydon North- ‘Steve Reed seems like a good bloke’

Croydon North feels like it has been a Labour stronghold since time began, and in a way, it has. Created …

by Evie Breese/ December 5, 2019/ ELLection, ELLection2019, ELLElections, Politics/

#ELLGE19: Count Binface – ‘There should be another referendum on whether there should be another referendum’

Before Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister, he must first conquer prospective parliamentary candidate and Intergalactic Space Warrior, Count Binface. The …

by James Bayley/ December 4, 2019/ ELLection, ELLection2019, ELLElections, Politics/

#ELLGE19: XR Lewisham Climate Hustings – independent candidate attacks ‘stupid questions’

A hustings hosted by Extinction Rebellion (XR) Lewisham on Monday night was interrupted by an independent candidate playing reggae on …

by Celine Wadhera/ December 3, 2019/ ELLection2019, Environment, Local News/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Bethnal Green & Bow: “Tory cuts have devastated our community.”

Bethnal Green and Bow’s history is firmly rooted in that of London. From the 1381 Peasants Revolt against Richard II, to Jack …

by Georgina Gambetta/ December 3, 2019/ ELLection2019, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLGE19: Liberal Democrats threaten Labour’s majority in Poplar and Limehouse

The Liberal Democrats are threatening to pull off a dramatic win in Labour’s Poplar and Limehouse stronghold in next week’s …

by Tom Mcghie/ December 3, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Lewisham West and Penge – “The Tories have one card to play and it’s Brexit”

From the dinosaurs of Crystal Palace Park to the friendly, vibrant atmosphere on Sydenham High Street. For every fried chicken …

by James Bayley/ December 1, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lewisham/

#ELLGE19: Olga FitzRoy – from the Foo Fighters to fighting for Labour

Imagine working with Coldplay and Foo Fighters, or being part of the audio team for the 2012 Olympics. Then imagine being placed …

by Harry Thompson/ November 30, 2019/ ELLection2019/

Croydon Christmas Market open for business

The alpine lodges in Croydon’s North End may have been a strange sight to some; but, for those who were curious …

by Jordan Lane/ November 29, 2019/ Christmas, Croydon, Events, Holiday Features/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Hackney North and Stoke Newington – ‘Diane is never going to get voted out’

Hackney North and Stoke Newington is an area brimming with cyclists, young people and the diversity that makes London the powerhouse that …

by Clara Hill/ November 28, 2019/ ELLection2019/

#ELLGE19: Abbott criticised for no show at XR Hackney climate hustings

Diane Abbott, Labour incumbent in Hackney North was strongly criticised last night for being absent from a climate hustings event …

by Barney Stone/ November 27, 2019/ ELLection2019, Environment, News, Politics/

#ELLGE2019 Led By Donkeys billboard posted to influence Croydon marginal

A billboard accusing the Tories of lying, complete with the image of a reclining Jacob Rees-Mogg, has been erected in Croydon by the Hackney-based campaign …

by Evie Breese/ November 27, 2019/ ELLection, ELLection2019/

#ELLGE19: In marginal seats, registering to vote is vital – even if your address is NFA

To register to vote you need your national insurance number and home address, right? Wrong! If you live without a …

by Evie Breese/ November 26, 2019/ ELLection, ELLection2019, ELLElections, Lead Stories, Politics, Society/

Shop till you drop: where and when are the local Christmas markets?

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and Croydon, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Lewisham are gearing up for their annual festivities. …

by Jordan Lane/ November 26, 2019/ Christmas, Events, What's On This Week/

#ELLGE19: Claims of antisemitism against Labour candidate

Labour parliamentary candidate for Poplar and Limehouse, Apsana Begum, is facing calls to step down after being accused of anti-Semitism. …

by Tom Mcghie/ November 25, 2019/ ELLection, ELLection2019, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Lewisham East – ‘We are Labour and always will be’

From affluent Blackheath Village’s independent shops and cafes to the more deprived southern wards suffering from a decade of Tory austerity, the …

by Caitlin Otway/ November 25, 2019/ ELLection2019, Politics/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Croydon Central – ‘I don’t know who to trust’

Currently held by Labour, Croydon Central is the most marginal constituency in the Eastlondonlines area, and the result may come …

by Dominic Webb/ November 22, 2019/ ELLection2019, Politics/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Hackney South and Shoreditch – ‘people are just bored…’

It is a chilly Wednesday morning on Shoreditch High Street in Hackney and the campaign for the election of a …

by Barney Stone/ November 20, 2019/ ELLection, ELLection2019, Hackney, News, Politics/

#ELLGE19: With just 24 days to go, our General Election Advent calendar starts here

There are just 24 days to go to December 12 when the United Kingdom will go to the polls. And …

by Celine Wadhera/ November 19, 2019/ ELLection2019/

#ELLGE19: Labour candidate brands Tory attacks ‘racist and sexist’

Apsana Begum, the controversial Labour candidate for Poplar and Limehouse, has rejected allegations against her of anti-Semitism and links to …

by Georgina Gambetta/ November 18, 2019/ ELLection, ELLection2019, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Christmas celebrations commence in Croydon

A Helter Skelter, live music, and falling snow were at the heart of ‘Croydon’s Christmas Celebration’ as it opened in …

by Jordan Lane/ November 17, 2019/ Christmas, Croydon, Uncategorized/

#ELLGE2019: Owen Jones rallies Labour campaigners in Croydon Central

Activist and journalist Owen Jones went door to door in Croydon Central last night to convince residents of the marginal …

by Eleonora Girotto/ November 14, 2019/ Croydon, ELLection, ELLection2019, Politics/

#ELLGE2019: Labour candidate wins parental activism award

The prospective Labour Party candidate for the Croydon South constituency has been recognised for her campaigning work on behalf of …

by Jordan Lane/ November 13, 2019/ Croydon, ELLection, ELLection2019, Music, Politics, Uncategorized/

Snow machines guarantee white Christmas in Croydon

Whatever the weather forecast, one thing is certain: it is going to be a white Christmas in Croydon town centre, …

by Jordan Lane/ November 13, 2019/ Christmas, Croydon, Local News, News/

#ELLGE2019 Brexit Party candidate moved to Croydon Central after Farage pledge

The Brexit Party parliamentary candidate for Croydon South has been relocated to Croydon Central, following Nigel Farage’s pledge not to …

by Harry Thompson/ November 13, 2019/ Croydon, ELLection, ELLection2019, News, Politics/

#ELLGE2019 Lewisham Labour candidate Ellie Reeves gives birth

Ellie Reeves, the Labour parliamentary candidate for Lewisham West & Penge, gave birth to a baby boy this morning.   Reeves, 38, took just one …

by Caitlin Otway/ November 12, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lewisham, News, Politics/

Hackney Council’s energy company to power leisure centres with solar panels

Hackney Council is launching its own, publicly owned energy company which will generate clean energy for the borough in a …

by Keji Marell Ricardo/ November 4, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, Health, Local News, New Year, Society/

What’s on at the Olympic Park this summer

A sporting summer is just around the corner, with a Cricket World Cup on home soil followed by The Ashes, …

by Tom Higgins/ May 17, 2019/ Events, Hackney, Olympics, Sports, Summer, Upcoming/

World’s best skateboarders coming to London

One of the world’s top skateboarding competitions is returning to London this May. The Street League Skateboarding world tour will …

by Django Zimmatore/ March 22, 2019/ Hackney, Olympics, Sports, Uncategorized/